Homicide-Suicide Under Investigation in Seattle’s University District
Detectives are investigating after a man shot and killed a woman and then shot himself in Seattle's University District.
Seattle Tacoma, WA, November 6, 2026 — Detectives are currently investigating a fatal incident that occurred in Seattle’s University District. Authorities confirmed that a man shot and killed a woman before taking his own life. The incident took place in the University District. The Seattle Police Department has not released the identities of the individuals involved at this time. The circumstances leading up to the shooting are not yet clear, and the investigation is ongoing. No further details regarding the timeline of the events or the specific location within the University District were immediately available. Information concerning the cause of the incident has not been provided. The investigation is being conducted by detectives. The names of the individuals, their relationship, and the exact time of the incident were not disclosed. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses and more information becomes available.
Story summarized from the original created by Sergeant Patrick Michaud on spdblotter.seattle.gov, see more information here.
